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AFFILIATION QUESTS
To become a member of the Kushihara Samurai
Clan, players must complete the following three
quests:
QUEST 1: “Volunteers Wanted”
QUEST 2: “Stop the Violence”
QUEST 3: “For the Glory”
quest 1: “Volunteers Wanted”
Requirements: N/A
NPC Characters of Contact
-Townsmen
-Ryu Kushihara
-Naohiroshi
Properties
-Kushihara District
-Kushihara Castle
-Kanagawa Prefecture Shukuba
Environment
-Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama; 80°
Summary
Several regions of Japan have been in turmoil
lately, and the Emperor has employed the Kushihara
to intervene. Daimyo Ghoda however, feels as
though his forces are spread too thin. Though it is
against tradition, Ghoda has asked Ryu Kushihara to
host an open invitation to join the Kushihara and as- PART 2
sist in the assigned mission.
GM NOTE: PC(s) may wander into the region and
ask questions about the Kushihara. Direct them to
the designated inn that is the starting point for the
quest. Also, the GM may start the quest in the inn.
PART 1 “This Guy Walks Into A Bar”
Location: Kushihara District
While in the Inn, the PC(s) are sitting next to a
group of four Kushihara soldiers who are drinking
and discussing the Kushihara’s latest endeavors. The
man doing the talking amongst the group is disgrun-
tled has mentioned a “rule change” several times. He
seems to be against how new soldiers are to become
member of the Kushihara. The more his associates
console him, the more agitated this soldier seems to
become. The escalated discussion about authentic
membership, is fueled by alcohol and in so the sol-
dier becomes more intoxicated and borderline con-
frontational. He curses after a last, large gulp of
sake, slamming his cup down.
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KUSHIHARA SOLDIER 1
Seriously! I can’t believe this. Traditionally, to be-
come Kushihara one would have to be invited, be-
cause of honor, or family name, or notoriety. Now,
they’re just taking... Volunteers.
KUSHIHARA SOLDIER 2
Yes. For now, but they don’t plan to keep the re-
cruits do they?”
KUSHIHARA SOLDIER 3
Right! They just need bodies. They’re all gonna die
anyway, so who cares?!
KUSHIHARA SOLDIER 1
Keep your voices down, will you? No, if they sur-
vive they’re gonna be allowed to train with us.
KUSHIHARA SOLDIER 4
It’s because of the war. There are so many groups
fighting that we’re out numbered; severely. In order
to get results, we’re going to need the help of others;
or we’ll all be as dead as any new soldier.
KUSHIHARA SOLDIER 1
So, tomorrow they’re opening the doors of Kushihara
Castle, and any and all men that want to join the
Kushihara may do so. I mean, they won’t have rank,
well not yet, but they will find favor with Diamyo
Ghoda, and eventually, they can move from no rank,
to member of the Kushihara. Ugh, I don’t like it ei-
ther, but we must respect Daimyo Ghoda. Come
now, it is time to get back to our post.
“The Ranks”
Location: Kushihara Castle
When the PC(s) arrive at Kushihara Castle they
will see that the doors are open, yet they are heavily
guarded by ten soldiers, (Brown belt level or above)
dressed in full Samurai Armor. Nine are equipped
with a Yari, one is equipped with a Naginata. The
guards are split five on each side of the door. Ap-
proximately 90 yards in front of them is a table with
four older men sitting at it. The area is filled with
conscripts being directed by members of the Kushi-
hara. The PC(s) approach the table and see Ryu
Kushihara, Tsuo Tendo, Hiro Kushimoto, and Beni-
satori Furikken.
GM NOTE: Each player will be interrogated one at
a time via the script below:
RYU KUSHIHARA
State your name. State your purpose. Are you will-
ing to risk life and limb to aid in the goals of the
Kushihara?